This elegant village residence is nestled in a quiet enclave near Essex Main Street. Beautiful grounds, gardens and post and beam pool house frame this grand home with private guest/au pair quarters. Reminiscent of European estates, the public rooms open to a central courtyard creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. The Cypress front entry greets you with a feeling of “home.” Enter the living room flanked by a wet bar, built ins and central fireplace. French doors bathe this space in light. A professional, center island kitchen with large pantry opens to a breakfast room and fireplaced sitting area--perfectly scaled for everyday living. Celebrate holiday traditions in a grand formal dining room equipped with butler's pantry. The home is well-suited to multi-generational living with private quarters perfect for guests, returning fledglings or au pair. There are 5 BRs in the main home including the first floor primary suite and second BR/office. BRs 3,4 and 5 are upstairs with a central loft with 2 full baths and laundry. The private guest quarters has 2 BRs, kitchenette, living area and separate entrance. The lower-level rec/media room offers 1,000+ SF not included in the total. All areas are efficiently zoned for heating/AC when not in use. Completing this retreat is the pool complex- a post & beam barn with walk up loft, half bath and hardscaped firepit. Live and entertain year-round in the heart of Essex. Welcome home.